Ballantynes Redevelopment.

Ballantynes is an icon in of the retail sector in Christchurch, and was one of the first landmark businesses to open in the CBD following the Christchurch earthquakes.

The project is a four-storey 7,500 square metre building that consists of retail, office and carpark spaces, all over a basement goods and storage area. The building was designed for two additional levels that may be constructed in the future.

The project featured many engineering challenges. The building involves a title split running through the site requiring a full seismic joint of this moment resisting frame Importance Level 3 structure, challenging issues around adjacent basements and underpinning, and seamless connection to the adjacent existing Ballantynes buildings and the Christchurch City Council Lichfield Street carpark building.

This development won a National Category Award and Gold Award at the 2021 NZ Commercial Project Awards.

Architect: Peddle Thorp | Contractor: Naylor Love | Photography: Naylor Love